Proverbs 28:2
Proverbs 28:2 The Message (MSG)
When the country is in chaos, everybody has a plan to fix it— But it takes a leader of real understanding to straighten things out.
Proverbs 28:2 King James Version (KJV)
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: But by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Proverbs 28:2 New Century Version (NCV)
When a country is lawless, it has one ruler after another; but when it is led by a leader with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
Proverbs 28:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2 New International Version (NIV)
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When a land does wrong, it has many princes, But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
Proverbs 28:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.